How To Fix ACMTOOL060 - You are not authorized to DCL Metadata Update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACMTOOL - ACMTOOL Message Class

• Message number: 060

• Message text: You are not authorized to DCL Metadata Update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACMTOOL060 - You are not authorized to DCL Metadata Update ?

  The SAP error message ACMTOOL060, which states "You are not authorized to DCL Metadata Update," typically occurs when a user attempts to perform an action that requires specific authorizations related to Data Control Language (DCL) metadata updates in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP HANA or SAP BW.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by insufficient authorizations for the user trying to execute a DCL metadata update. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Roles/Authorizations: The user does not have the necessary roles or authorizations assigned to perform DCL operations.
  Incorrect User Profile: The user profile may not include the required permissions for metadata updates.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that restrict access to certain functionalities.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ACMTOOL060 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after the error occurs to check the authorization check failure. This will show you which specific authorizations are missing.
  Review the